Jack Edwards’ Bowling Heroics Set the Tone
IndA vs AusA: Australia A’s Jack Edwards delivered an impressive bowling performance, claiming four wickets and disrupting India A’s batting line-up. His early breakthroughs were instrumental in restricting the hosts to a modest total in the rain-affected second one-day match held in Kanpur.
India A’s Batting Struggles Amid Rain Interruptions
Choosing to bat first, India A found themselves in trouble early on. Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma fell for a golden duck, swiftly followed by Prabhsimran Singh’s dismissal. Edwards then struck again, removing captain Shreyas Iyer, leaving India A reeling at 17 for 3 within six overs.
Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag Mount a Resilient Partnership
Amidst the collapse, middle-order batsmen Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag put together a solid partnership of 100 runs, with Parag contributing a brisk 58 runs. However, the momentum faltered after Parag’s wicket, with Edwards continuing to pick crucial wickets, including Nishant Sindhu.
Lower Order Resistance Falls Short
Tilak Varma fought valiantly, scoring a determined 94 runs, supported by valuable lower-order contributions from Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh. Despite their efforts, India A was bowled out for 246 runs in 45.5 overs, with some overs remaining unused due to rain delays.(IndA vs AusA)
Australia A’s Aggressive Chase and Rain Adjustments
Following a rain interruption, Australia A’s target was revised to 160 runs from 25 overs. The visitors began their chase positively, with Jake Fraser-McGurk leading the attack and scoring 36 runs before falling to Sindhu. The rain delay shortened the innings but did not deter Australia A’s momentum.
Mackenzie Harvey and Cooper Connolly Dominate the Chase
The duo of Mackenzie Harvey and Cooper Connolly forged an unbroken century partnership, cruising Australia A to a nine-wicket victory in just 16.4 overs. Harvey’s unbeaten 70 runs and Connolly’s 50 not out featured aggressive stroke play, including multiple boundaries and sixes.
Match Summary
India A posted 246 runs all out, with Edwards taking four wickets and Sutherland two. Australia A successfully chased the revised target of 160 with ease, losing only one wicket, thanks to Harvey, Connolly, and Fraser-McGurk’s solid batting contributions.
